- A25000
- B20000
- C30000
- D22500
Step-by-Step Solution
The loser got 46%, so the margin is 8% of the valid votes = 2000. Valid votes = 2000 / 0.08 = 25000.
Answer: A) 25000
A college union election had two candidates. The winner received 54% of the valid votes and won by 2000 votes. How many valid votes were there?
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